Being productive and regaining self-esteem after drug treatment may help prevent a relapse, however, many men and women feel trepidation about going back. How you feel about going back to work often depends on whether your employer knew about your drug treatment. Most people tell their co-workers that they are taking a leave of absence […]
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Addiction recovery is generally a life long process. As such, very few addicts will call themselves \”recovered\” addicts, but rather \”recovering\” addicts – no matter how long they have been clean. Addiction recovery is often very different for different addicts as well, since the level of a person\’s addiction and the long-term effects of the
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If you’ve been considering going to a rehab facility and you have children, you’re probably wondering what will happen to your kids while you’re away and who will look after them while you can\’t. This is especially true if you’re a single parent without the support of a spouse to fall back on. You may
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Addiction can bring feelings of hopelessness not only for the person suffering from addiction but their friends and family as well. Impulsive behavior is one of the defining traits of addiction, showing in one’s need for more of their substance of choice. You may also notice certain patterns of thinking, such as the idea that
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If you or a loved one is currently dealing with an addiction to alcohol, it\’s likely you\’re familiar with the support group, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A key component of this program is to match those who are struggling with a mentor who has overcome their addiction. This person is known as a \”sponsor\”, and their
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Coming to terms with the fact that your son or daughter has a problem with alcohol or drugs is never easy for a parent. No matter how difficult it may be though, it\’s still essential that you do whatever you can to get your child the help they need. Unfortunately, this isn\’t always so easy
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Location is Key for Early Recovery If you are a victim of substance abuse, it can rapidly take over your life. Addiction wrecks relationships, careers, and your health. It can be overwhelming as you try to break free. You need to remove yourself from a negative environment in order to avoid temptation. Only then will
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You are struggling to take charge of your addiction before you get to the point of no return. You have already made it past the first hurtle of detoxification. Your doctor has recommended IOP, otherwise known as an Intensive Outpatient Program, to help you get back on track. You\’re open to any suggestions that will
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You are struggling with the biggest challenge of your life. Substance abuse has taken hold and you don\’t know how to shake it off by yourself. You tried to walk away. You felt so ill and desperate as the cravings consumed you that you were drawn back in. You came close to an overdose and
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You\’ve made it through the first challenges of addiction. You went through the trial of detoxification and successfully completed your addiction recovery program. However, you are not ready to move back into your normal life yet. You need a transition phase in which you can ease your way back in. You know that you are
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Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. Our doors first opened in September of 2015, and our mission since then has to help as many people break free of addiction as possible.
